Obesity and testosterone levels in Ghanaian men with type 2 diabetes
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2014-04
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Clinical Diabetes
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Testosterone plays a vital role in obesity, glucose homeostasis, and lipid metabolism. The aim of this study was to investigate androgen levels and its association with obesity in Ghanaian men with type 2 diabetes. The study showed that serum total and free testosterone concentrations were lower in male patients with type 2 diabetes and that obesity was strongly associated with low levels of total and free testosterone in Ghanaian men with type 2 diabetes.
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Obesity, Testosterone, Ghana, Type 2 Diabetes